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FiDi/North Beach Crime: Armed Street Robberies, Riders Flee Angry, Spitting Cab Driver, More
A cab driver allegedly assaults his passengers after a dispute, intruders break into a hotel to start a fracas, several strongarm street robberies, and more. Read More
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Fog Hill Market Has Officially Closed Its Doors
With the building on the market and rent hike on the way, Fog Hill Market owner Hanna Chedyak spent the last weeks in business slowly selling off inventory and bidding farewell to neighbors. Read More
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Netflix's 'Girlboss,' Hulu's 'Chance' To Film In North Beach, Russian Hill This Weekend
'Girlboss' will close several blocks in Russian Hill tomorrow for a stunt scene involving a broken-down car. Read More
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Construction Worker Rescued After Falling From Cliff Near Coit Tower [Updated]
The victim, who fell during cliff shoring work, is still conscious, according to SFFD. Read More
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Coit Tower Concession Kiosk Controversy Continues With Vote Today
Rec & Park says the kiosk will provide a better visitor experience, but opponents say the intent is to bring in more money. Read More
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Julie Christensen's New Role: Making Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Greener
Long a champion of trees, parks and playgrounds, the former supervisor will lead a "green benefit district" in the city's southeast. Read More
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Construction To Start Soon On Controversial Telegraph Hill Townhomes
The architect and contractor spoke to neighbors about the project to hear concerns, which included traffic, access, noise, water run-off, pedestrian access and even the welfare of a resident coyote. Read More
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Fog Hill Market Hosting Goodbye BBQ Tomorrow
Barring a last-minute reprieve, the longtime corner store will close its doors within days. Read More
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Port Gets Pushback On Pier 29 Proposal [Updated]
Not everyone is happy about the Port's plans for a retail showcase of locally made products at the pier. Read More
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FiDi & North Beach Crime Roundup: Arrest In Coit Tower Shooting, Makeup Robbery, Cyclist Hit
This week, a suspect was arrested for shooting a gun at Coit Tower, a robber made off with makeup at knifepoint, and more. Read More
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Peskin Pledges To Give Legacy Business Program A Push
Peskin is frustrated that the Legacy Business program is lagging, and has asked the Office of Small Business to present at a meeting on May 19th. Read More
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FiDi & North Beach Crime Roundup: Drive-By Mugging, Mystery Gunshots, Teen Robber Tackled
A man is beaten in a drive-by mugging, mysterious shots are fired at Coit Tower, a teen phone robber is caught thanks to witnesses who tackle him, and more in this past week's crime recaps. Read More
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Staffing Issues Get SF's Legacy Business Program Off To A Slow Start
16 businesses so far have submitted an application to be named to the Legacy Business Registry, but none have been processed, due to lack of staffing. Read More
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Neighbors Form Group, Launch Petition Opposing Street Closure For Piazza
"SOS Vallejo" is urging an alternative design for the Poets Plaza that would create open space yet allow vehicles on the 600 block of Vallejo. Read More
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Pro-Development Activist Arrested On Suspicion Of Voter Fraud
Donald Dewsnup, a member of SFBARF, is accused of using false addresses in order to infiltrate a neighborhood association on Telegraph Hill. Read More
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Chron: Remembering The CIA's LSD-Fueled Telegraph Hill Sex House
You've heard about the CIA's Cold War-era LSD-fueled experiments, but did you know that one of the more depraved ongoing operations took place inside a Telegraph Hill house at 225 Chestnut St.? Read More
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Battle Brews In DCCC Election As Peskin & Supporters Form 'Reform Slate'
The committee at the heart of San Francisco's Democratic Party is at odds, with the head of it accusing Aaron Peskin of forming a 'political machine.' Read More
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Coyote Troubles Prompt City Hazing Plan
The Examiner reports that San Francisco Animal Care and Control is requesting funds to purchase "hazing instruments" to condition urban coyotes to be wary of humans. Read More
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Tomorrow: Coit Tower Drinking Fountain To Be Welcomed Back With Party
Removed seven months ago, the vintage Art Deco-style drinking fountain has been repaired and reinstalled. Read More
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North Beach Week: First Fridays, Off The Grid Returns, Cal Academy Free Weekend, More
Grab an umbrella, because you'll want to catch First Fridays, the return of food trucks to Fort Mason, and other North Beach events this weekend. Read More
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Fog Hill Market Warns It Could Close, Hopes Peskin Can Help
Market owner Hanna Chedyak is concerned about a $1,400-a-month rent hike, but Peskin is seeking solutions so he can stay. Read More
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Some Proposed Changes To Coit Tower Curtailed; Working Group Formed
Rec & Park has pulled back on a few proposed changes to operations at Coit Tower, and Supervisor Aaron Peskin is starting a working group around it. Read More
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FiDi & North Beach Crime Roundup: Telegraph Hill Hot Prowl, Pricey Heist, Card Game Robbers
This week's crimes include a scary home invasion on Telegraph Hill, a $10,000 robbery from a luxury leather goods shop and a woman robbed when trying to enter a card game. Read More
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North Beach Week: Where To Watch SB50, Gary Kamiya Sports Talk, Maritime Museum Walk
Super Bowl promises to take center stage this weekend, but we have a list of non-sports events for you as well. Read More
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North Beach Week: Wharf Gets Super Bowl Statue, Pet Raccoons, A $43K Crash Pad, More
A roundup of all the news from this week, plus intel on Restaurant Week deals and other events in the neighborhood. Read More